The Magic Recorder

Hamelin is a rich city. Its inhabitants, however, are indulgent and selfish. When winter comes, Hamelin fills with thousands of mice, eating its residents out of house and home. And when all hope seems lost, a man appears, dressed in colorful clothes and holding only a recorder in his hands. He promises to rid them of the mice, as long as the people agree to donate food and clothes to the poverty-stricken villagers nearby. The Piper removes all traces of mice from the city, but the residents refuse to honor their agreement. Then the strange little man teaches them a lesson that they - and we - will remember forever...

The book is accompanied by a CD with narration of the story and songs. In this unique transatlantic production, 54 Montreal children of Hellenic origin, members of the Chroma Musika / Socrates children's choir and the ZOUZOUNIA from Athens sing accompanied by the symphony orchestra Ensemble Sinfonia de Montréal. A collaborative project between Modern Times (Athens) and Chroma Musika (Montreal).

Maki Papagavriil narrates the tale and interpreting the main roles are award-winning Montreal opera singers Maria Diamantis and Dimitris Ilias as well as Marialena Spinoulas from Greece. Directing Ensemble Sinfonia de Montréal is renowned Quebec conductor Louis Lavigueur. More than 200 people collaborated on this children's musical production, the greatest ever of its kind in the Greek-North American world.

Produced under the auspices of the Governments of Canada and Quebec, the City of Montreal and the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal.

These for books are written by Montreal author Litsa Bolontzakis. The books are exceptional and the illustrations beautiful. You can find them at ALLGREEK4U, 696 St.Roch.

Call 514 272 6000 to reserve your copy today.

Spring: Trees in Bloomby Litsa BolontzakisSpring: it’s a time of rebirth and renewal, when tree branches magically come to life, and a field full of blooming poppies makes the grass look like it’s on fire! Make Springtime one of your favorite seasons of the year, as you enjoy the fresh sunshine of a Greek island shaking off the Winter months in Spring: Trees in Bloom by Litsa Bolontzakis

Winter: A Season for Chestnutsby Litsa BolontzakisWhy does one little girl love Winter so much, even when everyone else stays indoors, close to the fire, during this frosty, chilly season? The secret: warm chestnuts on a cold day! But these are more than just sweet nuts to fill a belly and warm the spirit—they are clues to questions the little girl must answer for herself in Winter: A Season for Chestnuts by Litsa Bolontzakis

Autumn: The In Between Seasonby Litsa Bolontzakis Autumn: Summer has finally gone away, school is back in session, and the holidays of Winter are still months away. But Autumn has many things going for it, like fresh orange and tangerine trees, swallows nesting in the roof, and special surprise treats from thoughtful fathers! Make Autumn one of your favorite seasons of the year as you settle in with Autumn: The In-Between Season by Litsa Bolontzakis

Summer: The Magic Blanketby Litsa BolontzakisSummer: it’s a time of heat waves and sunburn, idle days and restless nights. What better place to spend a warm, magical summer than on a beautiful Greek island? Enjoy the blue ocean waves, the pebbly beach, the singing of mermaids, and a fresh, juicy watermelon in Summer: The Magic Blanket by Litsa Bolontzakis